abeodan

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ā- +‎ bēodan.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɑːˈbe͜oː.dɑn/

Verb[edit]

ābēodan

  1. to proclaim, announce, state, bid
  2. to offer, provide
    • sundornytte beheold ymb aldor Dena, eotonweard abead.He maintained a special service for the Danish leader, on guard for the monster. (Beowulf, ll. 667-8)

Conjugation[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: abede